Until he knows specifically what the district attorney is looking, Lefcourt's advice is to provide all the information he can short of having Lopez testify.

The committee has issued a subpoena for Lopez's testimony. It has declined to comment.

The prosecutor's office couldn't immediately be reached for comment. It hasn't asked Lopez to testify.

Vito Lopez Quits Dem Party Post Amid Harass Case

But the 71-year-old says he'll continue to serve in the Assembly seat he's held for 28 years, a post that pays a salary as well as his pension. Meanwhile, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver reportedly signed off on a secret payment to settle a harassment charge. News 4's Chief Investigative Reporter Jonathan Dienst reports.